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Adamstown Heights

NSW 2289 • Rest of NSW

5,621
Population (2021)
$51,116
Median Income
2.39 km²
Area
$475/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordable

About Adamstown Heights

Adamstown Heights is a residential suburb located approximately 8 kilometres west-southwest of Newcastle's central business district in New South Wales, with a population of around 5,600 people. The suburb straddles two local government areas — the City of Newcastle and the City of Lake Macquarie — and sits along the Pacific Highway corridor in Newcastle's inner-south. Elevated at around 64 metres above sea level, it offers a quiet, leafy character with easy access to Newcastle's urban amenities.

Families are well served in Adamstown Heights, with Kotara High School and Belair Public School both located within the suburb, and the large Westfield Kotara shopping centre just minutes away. The suburb attracts families and established residents who appreciate its peaceful streets, good schools, and convenient location midway between the Newcastle CBD and the Lake Macquarie shoreline. Bus services connect residents to the Newcastle CBD and surrounding suburbs, making it a solid choice for those seeking suburban comfort close to the city.

Adamstown Heights falls under postcode 2289 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Charlestown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2289
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - North
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Newcastle
State Electorate
Charlestown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.95°, 151.71°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.39 km²
Elevation
56m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kotara Station
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 220, 226 — Newcastle CBD / Charlestown 20-30 min to Newcastle CBD

Commute to Newcastle CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
~15 min from Kotara Station
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Bus or short drive to Kotara Station for Hunter Line services; Pacific Highway accessible

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets with footpaths; local shops and schools accessible on foot; hilly terrain in some areas

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Adamstown Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Adamstown Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Adamstown Heights" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$475
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,201
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
39 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,299
Census 2021
5,621
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,052
Income 2021
$51,116
▲ 30.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,773
Born Overseas 762

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 138
  • 2. North Macedonia 71
  • 3. New Zealand 64
  • 4. Italy 37
  • 5. China 30
  • 6. Thailand 26
  • 7. United States 26
  • 8. Scotland 24
  • 9. South Africa 24
  • 10. Germany 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,367
Australian 2,355
Irish 798
Scottish 676
German 225
Italian 191
Australian Aboriginal 157
Macedonian 137
Chinese 102
Welsh 91

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,773
Both parents born in Australia
991
Both parents born overseas
748
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.1%
No Religion
46.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
358 (6.4%)
5-14 years
881 (15.7%)
15-19 years
346 (6.2%)
20-24 years
264 (4.7%)
25-34 years
605 (10.8%)
35-44 years
832 (14.8%)
45-54 years
766 (13.6%)
55-64 years
543 (9.7%)
65-74 years
477 (8.5%)
75-84 years
407 (7.2%)
85+ years
143 (2.5%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Adamstown Heights located? +

Adamstown Heights is a suburb of Newcastle, NSW, located approximately 8 kilometres west-southwest of the Newcastle CBD along the Pacific Highway corridor. It sits between the suburbs of Kotara and Merewether.

What schools are in Adamstown Heights? +

Adamstown Heights has two schools: Kotara High School, a government secondary school established in 1968, and Belair Public School, a government primary school also established in 1968. The suburb is also close to Westfield Kotara shopping centre.

How do you get from Adamstown Heights to Newcastle CBD? +

Residents can take local buses (routes 220, 226) to Newcastle CBD in around 20–30 minutes, or drive to nearby Kotara Station for Hunter Line train services taking approximately 15 minutes to Newcastle Interchange.

What LGA is Adamstown Heights in? +

Adamstown Heights straddles two local government areas: the City of Newcastle and the City of Lake Macquarie.